FC Dallas hosts Houston this Sunday in 2013 Texas Derby

Join us at FC Dallas Stadium on Sunday, March 17 for the 2013 Texas Derby between FC Dallas and the Houston Dynamo presented by NovoNordisk.

The match kicks at high noon, 12 p.m. CT, for a national TV broadcast on ESPN2.

ESPN’s Soccer Today presented by BB&T, with hosts Marc Stein and Steve Davis will broadcast live from 10-11 a.m. outside FC Dallas Stadium on the east side of the facility near the supporters tailgate with live guests.

Gates to FC Dallas Stadium open at 10:30 a.m. and there’s plenty of action inside FC Dallas Stadium before the match starts.

The first 5,000 kids through the gates will receive a Be Covered Texas backpack.

Lamar’s Tailgate on the north concourse will feature numerous kiosks and booths with prizes and giveaways along with food and drinks to purchase. Visit the Pat Lobb display to sign up for a chance to win a brand new Jeep as part of the Pat Lobb Magic Minute. To learn more, go to fcmagicminute.com.

ESPN analyst and U.S. Soccer legend Alexi Lalas is the special guest who will scarf the Lamar Hunt statue.

Beer for purchase in the Budweiser Beer Garden and Club 96 will be in St. Patrick’s Day green bottles and after the match, DJ Sober will also perform a live set at Club 96.

Members of the FC Dallas Youth will be recognized on the field before the match as part of a special pre-game ceremony.

If you don’t have tickets, there’s a special Texas Derby ticket package that includes either a free FC Dallas St. Patrick’s Day green shirt, a post-match autograph pass to go on the field or voucher for a Dr Pepper and hot dog. Click here to purchase.